David Kaonohiokala Bray

1889–1968 (age 79)

Biography

David Kaonohiokala Bray, born in 1889, devoted his singing and storytelling to the rhythms of the islands, performing and teaching Hawaiian music to audiences who cherished both its beauty and its history.

He mentored younger artists, encouraged the sharing of chants and mele across generations, and helped ensure that those songs remained vital in gatherings and celebrations beyond the islands.

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